December Newsletter

In this final 2021 tralac Newsletter, we take a look at an extraordinary year. The global picture has been described as unsettled and unpredictable, and a condition which will last for some time to come. 

Africa’s challenges are particularly daunting. We begin by going back to what we wrote a year ago, recalling what we then expected to happen in the AfCFTA negotiations.

tralac Regional Resources

tralac maintains a collection of regional and national trade-related resources and policy documents, including copies of the texts and annexes of regional trade agreements from the African RECs, the AfCFTA, TFTA and African Union.

We also offer resources on Africa’s global trade relations, including the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the EU, BRICS trade, and Brexit.

tralac Publications

tralac promotes active debate on trade law and policy issues in Africa. This involves monitoring trade negotiations, interpretation of agreements, contribution to debates and discussions on trade developments. Our research is presented in trade briefs, working papers, trade reports and books, among others.

UN Climate Change Conference Resources

COP 26 has brought into sharp relief fundamental challenges for developing and least developed countries, as they too seek to develop their economies to address poverty, inequality and exclusion. The outcomes reflect the complexity of making urgent efforts to address the climate crisis, of supporting the strategies and aspirations of the developing world, and of finding the necessary commitments and adequate financial support from developed countries.